Perfect pregnancy ends with newborn's tragic death
A mother's heartbreaking account of losing her newborn daughter after what doctors called a 'perfectly healthy' pregnancy reveals critical gaps in UK maternity care.
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Amanda Holden's guilt over daughter's birth trauma
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden opens up about the lasting emotional impact of her near-fatal childbirth experience and how it continues to affect her family years later.
Mum's flu nightmare days before giving birth
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal of contracting severe influenza just days before her scheduled C-section, highlighting the dangers of flu during pregnancy and the NHS heroes who saved her baby.
C-section stigma fuels maternal anxiety crisis
An exclusive investigation reveals how negative attitudes towards caesarean births are creating unnecessary fear and anxiety for expectant mothers across the UK.
Mum's 'Anxiety' Was Actually Life-Threatening Sepsis
First-time mother Sophie Burch shares her terrifying sepsis ordeal after childbirth, revealing how medical staff dismissed her symptoms as normal anxiety in a story that will shock parents everywhere.
Toilet seat colour change reveals pregnancy in bizarre case
A British woman's ordinary toilet seat turned into an unexpected pregnancy indicator, sparking medical curiosity and online debate about this unusual phenomenon.
Woman told she was infertile has miracle baby after 16 years
A woman diagnosed as infertile at 16 experienced a medical miracle, giving birth to a healthy baby boy after believing natural conception was impossible for over a decade.
UK Hospitals Report Surge in 'Giant Babies' Size of One-Year-Olds
Exclusive: British hospitals are witnessing a dramatic rise in 'giant babies' weighing over 11lbs at birth, with experts pointing to maternal obesity and gestational diabetes as key factors behind this alarming trend.
Ardern: Childbirth Mortality Is a 'Hidden Genocide'
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers a powerful address, framing the global crisis in maternal healthcare as a 'hidden genocide' and a critical failure of our time that demands urgent action.
Mother's urgent warning over 'free sperm' Facebook groups
A UK mother who conceived using a sperm donor from a Facebook group shares her terrifying story and the severe hidden dangers of unregulated online donations.
Black Women Face 'Appalling' NHS Maternity Care Gap
A damning parliamentary report exposes a stark racial divide in UK maternity care, revealing Black women are disproportionately harmed by systemic NHS failures and neglect.
Wes Streeting Orders Major Review of NHS Maternity Care
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a comprehensive review into England's crisis-hit NHS maternity services, pledging a 'fundamental shift' in care following a series of devastating scandals.
NHS Launches Major Maternity Probe Into 14 Trusts
Exclusive: A major national investigation has been launched into 14 NHS maternity units following a series of tragic baby deaths and life-changing injuries. Discover which trusts are under scrutiny and why.
UK Caesarean Births: The Real Reasons Behind the Rise
Exclusive analysis reveals the complex mix of medical, social, and systemic factors behind the UK's rising C-section rates, moving beyond the 'too posh to push' myth.
Maternity Trousers With 'Hideaway Sack' Satire By Edith Pritchett
A satirical cartoon by Edith Pritchett imagines the ultimate maternity trousers, featuring a comically large, baggy sack designed for expectant mothers to hide in, offering a witty take on modern pregnancy apparel.
Pregnancy rash misdiagnosed as warts - mum's ordeal
A UK mother's rare PUPPP rash was repeatedly misdiagnosed as warts and scabies by medical professionals. Her distressing ordeal highlights a little-known but intensely itchy pregnancy condition that expectant mothers need to know about.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
Mum loses 12st after miscarriage misdiagnosis trauma
A pregnant woman, told she had miscarried, was later found to be still carrying her baby. The traumatic misdiagnosis led to a 12-stone weight loss journey. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of accurate healthcare.
Over Half of UK Births Now Involve Medical Intervention
A landmark NHS audit uncovers a dramatic rise in medical interventions during childbirth, with C-sections and inductions now featured in more than 50% of UK births, sparking a national debate on maternity care.
NHS Maternity Scandal: Baby Deaths Expose Systemic Failings
Exclusive: Devastated families reveal how NHS trust failures led to preventable baby deaths. Shocking report exposes critical midwife shortages and catastrophic communication breakdowns at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Martha's Rule: NHS Rolls Out Major Patient Safety Reform
The NHS in England is implementing 'Martha's Rule', a major patient safety initiative giving families the right to an urgent second opinion, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis.
Mum loses four stone during pregnancy journey
A UK mum shares her astonishing journey of losing four stone during pregnancy after a gestational diabetes diagnosis. Her story is a powerful testament to health transformation.
Nottingham Maternity Scandal: Dozens of Babies Died Amid Failures
A harrowing independent review into Nottingham's maternity services reveals a decade of catastrophic failures, avoidable baby deaths, and maternal injuries, prompting urgent national calls for NHS reform.
Katherine Ryan Banks Placenta Stem Cells After Secret Pregnancy
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her deeply personal choice to privately bank her placenta's stem cells after the birth of her third child, highlighting a growing trend in proactive healthcare decisions.
Whooping Cough Surge: Urgent Vaccine Plea to Pregnant Women
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases in England hit a dramatic high. Pregnant women are strongly advised to get vaccinated to protect their newborns from this potentially fatal disease.
Newborn Baby Dies After Mother's Routine C-Section
A devastating maternity incident at a British hospital is under investigation after a newborn baby tragically died shortly after an emergency caesarean section, leaving a family in mourning and raising serious questions.
Whooping Cough Emergency: Pregnant Women Urged to Vaccinate
UK Health Security Agency issues critical warning as whooping cough cases surge. Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated to protect newborns, with five infant deaths already reported.
Baby Dies from Whooping Cough as Vaccination Rates Fall
Health officials issue a dire alert after a baby dies from whooping cough amidst a dramatic drop in vaccination uptake across England. Experts warn of a potential public health crisis as cases surge to alarming levels.
Nurses' sharp eyes save newborn from rare spine defect
The incredible story of how a routine check by vigilant NHS nurses on baby Victoria led to the shocking discovery of a rare and dangerous spinal defect, saving her from paralysis.
Pregnant Pixie Lott's daring sheer bodysuit
Singer Pixie Lott, expecting her first child, stuns in a racy black sheer bodysuit at a London launch party, confidently showcasing her pregnancy glow.
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